Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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